Smart watch vs Traditional Watch why choose a Traditional watch over a smartwatch.

 Introduction:
Smart watches are now much more popular after the covid 19 pandemic and many are now into the fitness too. But my question is is there any need for a smart watch to be fit, I don't think so because humans have been fit for thousands of years without heart-rate sensors or any spo2 sensors.
 

Smartwatches: 

So now the question is what is smart watch and what it can do. Smart watch is nothing but a smaller form factor and extension of the phone and which you can wear on your wrist. The market is now flooded with some cheap chinese smart watches which are unreliable and lack accurate sensors and is nothing but waste of money. But if you want a smart watch that really works you have to spend a lot of money to get that like Apple watch series, Galaxy watch series, Garmin etc.

Classic Traditional Watch:

So the analogue watch nothing but the watches which have hands or the digital display (like casio digital watches) to show you the time and powered by a battery or a mechanical movement which is powered by either your wrist movement or by winding the crown of the watch. And the battery of the watch lasts you at least two to three years. 

Smartwatch vs A Classic traditional watch. Credit: LinkedIn 

Why choose a Traditional watch over a smartwatch:

Longevity: A smartwatch will eventually suffer from outdated software or a dying battery that cannot be replaced. A classic watch requires no updates; it will look as elegant 50 years from now as it does today.

Reliability: There is a unique peace of mind that comes with a watch you can "set and forget." You never have to worry about your watch dying during a long day or forgetting your charger on a trip.

A Classy Appeal: A smartwatch is a gadget; an analogue watch is a piece of jewelry. It provides a level of sophistication and "classy appeal" that a screen-on-the-wrist simply cannot replicate.

Conclusion :

Ultimately, the choice between a smartwatch and a classic watch depends on your values. If you prioritize data, notifications, and short-term fitness tracking, a smartwatch is a functional tool. However, if you value reliability, timeless style, and a device that doesn't demand your attention (or a charger), the classic analogue watch remains the superior choice. A smartwatch is an investment in your current routine; a classic watch is an investment in your personal style that lasts a lifetime.